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Grow your retail business
Find out how to improve your retail business, attract more customers and grow your sales through tactics like visual merchandising and online retail.
How to claim business expenses
How to keep on top of your business records in order to claim your business allowable expenses with HMRC.
How to maintain heating systems effectively
What a professional should check when maintaining heating and hot water systems and regular checks you can carry out.
Developing an up-to-date business plan - AKC Home Support Services
Case study with Darren Jones, who shares his experience of writing a business plan when he launched his care business.
Diversify your farm business
How to add new and innovative business ideas to your farming business to raise income, with an overview of local support
Tax breaks to encourage energy efficiency
Understand the tax breaks available for using cleaner energy and energy-efficient vehicles, plant and machinery.
Business premises and rates in Northern Ireland
Finding the right property for your business and paying rates in Northern Ireland
Checking boiler efficiency
Calculating boiler size, checking the boiler efficiency database and information on Energy Performance Certificates.
Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems
Information about HVAC systems, running and maintenance costs, and how using zone controls can improve efficiency.
How to use heating equipment efficiently
Tips on getting the most out of your heating system to cut energy costs and improve overall heating system efficiency.
Energy assessments for heating and hot water systems
Energy assessments allow you to make informed decisions on heating system upgrades and efficiency improvements.
Skills required by growing businesses
How the complexity and variety of skills your business needs to access increase as your business grows.
Building a management team
Key considerations when building an effective management team for your business.
How to source and design low-carbon products
How to design or find suppliers of low-carbon goods and materials to benefit the environment and attract new customers.
How to cut carbon emissions from energy use
How you can cut your greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the amount of energy used in your business.
How to cut carbon emissions from business travel
Cut your carbon emissions from business travel by reducing journeys and making better travel decisions.
Build your own business network
Create and make the most of an informal business network in Northern Ireland
What networks are available to Northern Ireland businesses?
Business networking events hosted by business support organisations across Northern Ireland
Invest Northern Ireland business networks
Invest Northern Ireland provides business support programmes, business growth help and business networking events
Demonstrating management's commitment to environmental change
Ensure everyone knows that finance, time and staff resources are committed and are good, long-term investments.